Lifestyle
Salem Home Back on Market After Brief Hiatus
3-Bed, 2-Bath House Offers Spacious Living, Outdoor Amenities
Community Efforts Aim to Boost Student Reading in Salem
Educators and local organizations provide tips for families to support literacy at home
Oregon State Parks See Slight Dip in Visits in 2025
Officials dispute link between higher fees and fewer visitors, say visitation remains high
Crime
Mediapersons Assaulted by TVK Members in Tamil Nadu
Incident occurred in Salem, Tamil Nadu as journalists were covering a protest.
Salem Police Search for Suspect in Attempted Murder Case
62-year-old Daniel Ray Myers accused of stabbing woman multiple times during attack
Oregon Warns of Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Workers' Comp Claimants
State says fraudsters are impersonating officials to steal money from injured workers
Health
Peanut Butter Recall Issued in Oregon
FDA classifies recall as 'Class II' for potential health risks
Oregon Health Bill Expands Psilocybin Access, Tightens Billing
HB 4040 would overhaul hospital charity care, provider licensing, and insurance coverage rules
Skin Hunger: The Toll of Touch Deprivation on Older Adults
Experts offer solutions to address the physical and mental health impacts of being touch-starved.
Business
Salem Pauses Sign Code Enforcement After Business Complaints
City leaders respond to concerns from local businesses about sign code challenges.
Starbucks Store Illegally Solicited Complaints, NLRB Judge Says
An Oregon Starbucks location violated labor law by meeting with workers to discuss grievances after a union petition was filed, the judge ruled.
Oregon Beer Distributor Acquired, Impacting 177 Workers
Point Blank Distributing to close facilities in Bend and Eugene
Politics
US Citizen Recounts 'Trauma' of Mistaken ICE Encounter
Salem woman suffered injuries after being pulled from her car by federal agents who later discovered she was a citizen.
Guest Worker's Relatives Accept Body After TVK Promises Financial Aid
The party assured support for the family of Suraj, who died at a meeting in Salem.
Maharashtra man dies at Tamil Nadu political rally
Police investigating cause of death after incident at TVK party event
